The mission of Celebration Church and Outreach Ministry is to sustain permanent, positive change in low-income, urban youth and adults by making significant, long-term investments in these individuals through 170+ outreach programs and services. Through these programs and services, youth and adults are introduced to positive, constructive lifestyles that are free of drugs, alcohol, crime and violence, thereby encouraging and empowering these individuals to make better life decisions; thus Changing Lives and Making Life Changers.

The mission of Celebration Church and Outreach Ministry is to sustain permanent, positive change in low-income, urban youth and adults by making significant, long-term investments in these individuals through 170+ outreach programs and services. Through these programs and services, youth and adults are introduced to positive, constructive lifestyles that are free of drugs, alcohol, crime and violence, thereby encouraging and empowering these individuals to make better life decisions; thus Changing Lives and Making Life Changers.

Impact

2012 was a monumental year for CCOM. Several noteworthy 2012 accomplishments include:

Being awarded the 2012 Governor's Award for Volunteerism and Community Service,

Expanding our partnership with the Richmond Police Department, Richmond Public Schools, and the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, to operate our second Violence-Free Zone; this one located within crime-ridden Armstrong High School, and

Opening our third thrift store, located in Richmond's West End

For 2016, CCOM's goals include:

Engaging more children, teens and families in CCOM's many outreach programs,

Increasing promotion of the life-changing programs CCOM offers, and opening a licensed, residential treatment center for men and women with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues.

Needs

Volunteers for our weekly Saturday program that serves inner-city children ages 5-12

Donations of new backpacks and school supplies for 1,200 children ages 5-12

Donations of new, unwrapped Christmas presents valued at $20 or more for children ages 5-12

Sponsorship of men and women participating in CCOM's free, residential drug and alcohol recovery program; costs CCOM approximately $1,800 per each participant's stay of six months. The CCOM serves approximately 200 participants a year.

Background

Started in 2001, Celebration Church and Outreach Ministry has been serving inner city Richmond through various programs and services. With two thrift stores, two recovery homes, a safe house, a food pantry, childcare program, after school program, and Saturday youth program, CCOM is able to provide a wide variety of much needed services on a weekly basis. Our vision is to become the epicenter of urban mission in Richmond.

Areas of Service

Areas Served

Area

Metro Richmond

Board Chair

Board ChairMr. David Lynn

Company AffiliationCommunity Volunteer

TermJan 2013 to Jan 2020

Email1davidlynn@gmail.com

Board of Directors

Board Members

Name

Affiliation

Mr. David Lynn

A Roof Doctor

Mr. David Schlagel

Community Volunteer

Mr. Jeff Sears

Hanover Fruit and Vegetable Farm

Ms. Veronica Vaughan

Community Volunteer

Ms. Karen Zahn

Norfolk Shipyard

Board Demographics - Ethnicity

African American/Black1

Asian American/Pacific Islander0

Caucasian4

Hispanic/Latino0

Native American/American Indian0

Board Demographics - Gender

Male3

Female2

Governance

Written Conflict of Interest Policy?Under Development

Percentage Making Monetary Contributions100

Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions100

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